Tradjenta Prescription Online

Tradjenta - Overview

Tradjenta is a medication used in treating some people with certain types of diabetes. People who might need a Tradjenta prescription can use Push Health to connect with a medical provider who can prescribe Tradjenta medication, including Tradjenta 5 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

What Is Tradjenta Used For?

Tradjenta contains the active ingredient linagliptin and is similar to sitagliptin (Januvia) in that it belongs to a class of medications known as DPP-4 inhibitors. DPP-4 is a type of enzyme that breaks down hormones and peptides involved with insulin secretion. Through this mechanism of action, Tradjenta works to decrease the amount of circulating glucagon by reducing pancreatic alpha cell secretion and increase the synthesis and release of insulin from beta cells in the pancreas. Tradjenta is used to help improve glucose homeostasis in people with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Tradjenta tablets are meant to be used in addition to exercise and diet in treatment plans.

Tradjenta - Coupon and Cost

Because Tradjenta is not inexpensive, many people paying out of pocket are interested in getting a Tradjenta coupon to help reduce the cost of the medication. Tradjenta coupons are sometimes available online or through the manufacturer. Branded Tradjenta is considered expensive with Tradjenta 5 mg tablets costing up to $13 per tablet at many US pharmacies. It is helpful to note that the costs associated with a Tradjenta prescription may be covered under one's insurance plan. Typically, the medication is prescribed to be taken as Tradjenta 5 mg once daily with or without food. After oral administration of Tradjenta, peak plasma concentrations typically occur within 2 hours and the drug in Tradjenta demonstrates an effective half life of around 12 hours. Most Tradjenta medication in excreted unchanged via the enterohepatic system.

Can I Buy Tradjenta Online?

Tradjenta is a prescription medication in the United States and one cannot just buy Tradjenta online from a pharmacy without first getting a valid prescription. Tradjenta OTC is not available from pharmacies in the US, either. The first step to getting Tradjenta is consulting with a medical provider. Push Health can connect people who need a Tradjenta prescription with licensed providers who can prescribe Tradjenta medication, including Tradjenta 5 mg tablets, when appropriate to do so.

Tradjenta - Side Effects

Prior to using Tradjenta prescription medication, it is important to discuss possible side effects with one's medical provider and pharmacist. Side effects from Tradjenta use include nasopharyngitis, cough, weight gain and hypoglycemia, particularly when used in conjunction with a sulfonylurea medication. Care should be taken when using Tradjenta tablets at the same time as some other medications. Pancreatitis may also be a complication of Tradjenta use. Tradjenta and alcohol should not be used at the same time. People who have a known hypersensitivity to Tradjenta prescription tablets should not use the medication.

More Tradjenta Information

• Tradjenta - FDA